Chapter 1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Services

An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n): a. Paramedic b. EMT c. EMR d. Advanced EMT (AEMT)

a. Paramedic

Continuing education in EMS serves to: a. maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills. b. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system. c. confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care. d. enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training.

a. maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills.

The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the: a. state office of EMS. b. regional trauma center. c. American Heart Association. d. National Registry of EMTs.

a. state office of EMS

Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS? a. A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest pain b. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device c. A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin d. A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental oxygen

b. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: a. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. b. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications. c. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids. d. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.

b. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications

If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should: a. wait at least 24 months before taking another state-approved EMT class. b. contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation. c. send an official request to the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) to seek approval to take the EMT exam. d. recognize that any such conviction will disqualify him or her from EMT licensure.

b. contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation.

Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the: a. AEMT b. EMT c. Paramedic d. EMR

c. Paramedic

The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: a. field training officer. b. shift supervisor. c. medical director. d. EMS administrator.

c. medical director

An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, unpleasant is to: a. demand that the patient to be quiet and cooperative during transport. b. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint. c. reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even if it will not be. d. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful.

d. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful

Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the: a. EMS medical director. b. EMS training officer. c. State Bureau of EMS. d. individual EMT.

d. individual EMT